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Marie Urbina, LPCC, LMHC

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

12 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Marie

Marie Urbina is a licensed counselor who helps people manage anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and other common concerns. She works with clients who are coping with trauma, parenting challenges, sleep problems, career stress, anger, and low self-esteem. Marie brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps that people can use right away.

Marie has 12 years of experience as a mental health professional and holds LPCC and LMHC credentials.

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Background and approach

She draws on several therapy approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions are client-centered, which means the client’s goals guide the work together. Her style is warm and attentive.

Marie listens first, then helps people name small, concrete changes to try between sessions. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to reduce troubling thoughts and build more steady routines. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques also appear in her work.

These methods help people weigh options, strengthen motivation, and reframe personal stories that feel stuck or limiting. Marie aims to make each session a mix of practical steps and thoughtful reflection. Marie practices in California and offers sessions through a range of online formats.

She supports people facing a wide range of issues including abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and body image worries. Her approach emphasizes respect, clear goals, and steady progress.

How online approaches shape your sessions

Marie often uses client-centered therapy to center sessions on what matters most to the client. This approach means conversations begin with the client's goals and priorities, and the therapist helps guide next steps based on those aims.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marie will discuss options and collaborate on what feels most helpful given a person's needs and goals. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, exploring personal stories, or strengthening motivation for change.

Online therapy makes these approaches flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching-style support, and brief homework review. These options let people fit therapy into real life and try different formats to see what works best.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, parenting and career concerns, sleep issues, anger, and low self-esteem, among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, attentive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions are client-centered and focus on practical steps and clear goals.
What is her background and experience?
Marie has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life situations, including trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and adoption-related issues.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Florida, California
Languages
English

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